Ask Marnie
Marnie Lemonik, a full-time career coach, offers weekly episodes to help listeners navigate work life with less stress and more inspiration. Each Sunday, she shares quick voice memos addressing job searches, workplace issues, and calendar management. Listeners can submit their own questions for future episodes.
Episodes
32. let's get a job offer: the complete interview playbook (before, during, + after)
Consider this your go-to manual for interview prep. Not just “how to prep”, but also how to handle the most stressful scenarios live and how to follow up in a way that’s effective, but not “too pushy.” If you’ve ever DM’ed me a question on social, I can almost guarantee it’s covered in here. I’m sending you all the good vibes on your next job interview, you got this! Show Notes:The Interview Cheat
31. for the girlies: breakup life rules + woo woo lessons
One of the ~juiciest~ episodes that I’ve been sitting on for so long. If you’re going through a breakup, or still caught up on something, I hope this episode helps you find the silver lining. <3 I’m such a believer in the alchemizing power of a breakup, so naturally I wanted this in the early group of podcast episodes.We’ll be back with a more traditional “interview prep” episode next week. I’
30. ask me anything: the September surge, annual reviews, + lock in season
We’re back with a monthly AMA. Since the show notes are stacked, I’ll keep this short and sweet. If you’re job searching or chasing any big goals for the fall, this is for you. <3Show NotesFuture Podcast Questions: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast Fortune Article: https://fortune.com/2026/08/12/majority-of-u-s-employers-say-they-plan-to-increase-hiring-top-roles-theyre-looking-for/ Job Sea
29. what happens when ambitious women job search
This episode is for you if you are actively job searching or if you’re preparing to job search as we look to the fall. There are some “universal struggles” that I’ve seen nearly every ambitious woman face as a Career Coach who has worked with hundreds of them. The good news: there are proven strategies for making this process a little less painful. I’m sending you all the good vibes, you got this!
28. start before you're ready: Shelby Sapp conference takeaways
This episode is for anyone that has been in waiting, scheming, or preparing mode. I went to a conference with thousands of other women, and the one message from every single speaker was to act more and act faster. The win is taking that first step, not knowing where it is all leading. I hope you feel ~excited~ to make some moves after listening. Show Notes:Conference Website: https://womenandwealt
27. listen to this if you're getting ghosted on the job search (pep talk)
This part of the job search is the absolute WORST. You’re applying to jobs, doing all the “right things”, and still haven’t gotten that first interview. I promise it’s not hopeless and the tide DOES eventually turn, but in the meantime it’s a little painful. This episode is half pep talk and half to simply keep our sanity in this process.I'm sending you all the good vibes!Show Notes:Join The Chall
26. before you hire a coach, ask these 4 questions
To say this episode is overdue is an understatement. I’m often the first coach people have worked with, and since the space is continuing to booooom, let’s talk about my favorite ways to “suss” someone out. Naturally I’m pretty biased, but I try my best to stay as objective as possible here especially as someone who has worked with a coach as a client. Show NotesQuestion ListTell me about someone
25. mid-year check-in: goal progress + priorities for the rest of 2026
Let’s catch-up! In this episode, I go deep on goals I set at the beginning of the year and share where my head is at heading into the second half of 2026. I cover business growth, personal goals, and what I’m prioritizing / deprioritizing to keep the vibes high. We’ll be back to more tactical episodes next week! Show NotesPosture Exercises: https://www.instagram.com/helenleland/ Nail Rec: Tamara @
24. never undersell yourself again: how to articulate your career value
I’m sick and tired of overly humble, incredibly accomplished women not giving themselves the full credit they deserve .<3 In this episode, I share my favorite frameworks for 1) getting clear on what makes you special and 2) how to articulate that value whether it be on the job search or simply in your day-to-day job. I promise you bring a unique value, regardless of your age, industry, and back
23. ask me anything: career clarity, interview rejection, cold networking, & performance reviews
This episode is for you if you’re 1) struggling to figure out what’s next in your career, 2) actively on the job search, or 3) having performance review conversations this summer. We were beyond overdue for an AMA, but we’ll definitely get back to the monthly cadence moving forward. You can always submit questions directly on my Instagram stories and through this form on my website: https://www.ma
22. a job search summer check-in (trends I'm seeing with my clients right now)
We’re halfway through 2026 and the job search struggles are real. While I do my best to bring only “the good vibes”, I want to have a more honest conversation about the harder themes I’ve seen recently across my clients.In this episode we cover: Why the summer is actually a solid time to job searchThe wrong (and right way) to use referralsThe most common hurdle my clients are facing in job searche
21. witchy dating rules to protect your whimsy & optimism
This is for my fellow spiritual single girlies that are focused on staying ~high vibe~ in their dating lives. This is the most personal I’ve gotten on the podcast, so let me know if we’re into this more “heart-to-heart” feel and I’ll sprinkle more of them in. I’m sending you all the good vibes, it’s always this or something better. <3About Marnie:Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA w
20. let's negotiate a job offer: exact scripts + strategy deep-dive
This is your “mini coaching session” for all things job offer negotiation. We cover:What to stay in applications & early interview conversations How to respond to verbal offersThe best negotiation tactics that I’ve seen work time and time againHow to leverage one job offer for another job offerPlease promise me you’ll negotiate your next offer, no matter how strong it already is. It’s always w
19. how to come off more "natural" in your next job interview
The classic struggle of trying to show you’re “prepared” in job interviews without coming off too “scripted” or “robotic." In the AI-heavy age of 2026, this is arguably the most important skill to master. In this episode, I go half “pep talk” and half “tactical tips” to help you shine and feel the most “YOU” in your next job interview. I’m sending you all the good vibes, you’re going to ~crush~ it
18. get to know me: my childhood bestie interviews me
Can’t believe it took us 18 episodes to get a bestie on here. Please let me know if you enjoy the guest episodes, because I have a few more lined up and want to prioritize them monthly moving forward! About Marnie:Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA who focuses on helping you identify and articulate your unique value.Follow Marnie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnielemonik/http://tiktok.
17. potentialmaxxing - 5 unhinged rules I live by to reach my full potential
If luck favors the bold, potential favors the extreme. <3 This is for anyone that feels like they are "leaving something on the table" in terms of all they're meant to be.My life has gotten exponentially bigger and brighter since adopting these 5 principles I've stolen from some of my internet role models. Please shoot me a DM if any resonate or if you want a longer episode going deep on a spec
16. ask me anything: AI interview prep, senior resumes, the job search slump, & a dating update
This is our second AMA episode and we’re going to do them (at least) monthly moving forward. I did a combo of career and personal again for this one, but let me know if you’d prefer more “themed” AMAs in the future.I collect these questions on my Instagram, but you can always submit questions directly on my website as well: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcastShow Notes: Unique Value Video: https
15. "why did you leave your last role?" interview question breakdown
If you are deep in interview prep, this one is for you. The answer to this question is one of the most consistent “misses” I see in coaching, and it’s come up so much on social media recently that I knew we needed a full deep-dive here.In this episode we cover:My exact answer frameworkExamples of wording based on the most popular scenarios: seeking growth, getting laid off, struggling with your cu
14. life rules from paula (happy mother's day!)
We had to do a special episode for Mother’s Day. <3 If you also won the life lottery with a very wise mom, some of these may sound familiar. This is a good mix of life & career advice, since I naturally have to tie any type of lesson back to career things. Let me know if we’re into these types of episodes and I’ll do more in the future! Show Notes: TikTok Playlist (Life Rules): https://www.
13. listen to this before your next job interview (pep talk)
It’s time for a mindset episode tied to job interviews because everyone has been nervous recently. Please remember that nerves don’t mean that you’re “not prepared”, they just mean you’re human and having a normal reaction to the stress of job interviews.Show Notes:Answer Framework Deep-Dive (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@marnielemonik/video/7613545374988471583 Answer Framework Deep-Dive (Insta
12. for the girlies: habit stacking, time management, & morning/evening routines
Going a lil’ off script today with a fun girlie episode … I’m not sure how it took us 12 episodes to do a routine rundown. A lot of these are very specific and kind of bizarre, but they’ve been saving my sanity recently. We’ll be back to regularly scheduled career advice in the next few episodes!Show Notes:Arrival Creatine: https://shop-arrival.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopa9nD7TKU0Oj1_yW6o5MnOo_U5skLyeZkW
11. ask me anything: pivoting industries, job interviews, entrepreneurship, & LA v. NYC
The first official AMA episode! This is a more casual flow than my usual episodes, and it's a mix of career and personal. Let me know if you like this format and I’ll make these more regular. <3I collect these questions on my Instagram, but you can always submit questions directly on my website: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcastShow Notes:Full Video - “Why did you leave your last role?”: ht
10. start here if you're in the first 0-2 years of entrepreneurship
Today I’m breaking down my personal entrepreneur journey into 3 different stages from the past 3 years. To reiterate what I talk about in this episode, there is no right way and anything is possible, but the in-between of where you are and where you want to be can be rough. I hope this episode helps you lean more into the excitement and possibility of it all. <3 The three stages we touch on are
9. let's start a job search (!)
This episode is for you if: you’re starting a job search, considering starting a job search, or simply need to revamp your current strategy. This is a very tactical episode, so much so that I’d recommend listening to it while you can have LinkedIn pulled up. ;)We cover 3 stages of the job search process:How to get organized and set goalsHow to decide which jobs to apply forHow to get interviews fr
8. life updates: new apartment, spring goals, + dating in LA
Let's do a lil' personal catch-up. <3 Life is finally settling down, so this is a "spring cleaning" episode of the latest & greatest in my world. We'll be back to regularly scheduled "tip focused" programming next week, but let me know if we're into the more personal vibes for the future.Submit questions for future episodes: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcastAbout Marnie:Marnie is a full
7. 3 hard truths about the job search & how to shift your mindset
If you’re down in the dumps with the job search right now, it’s so normal but I know that doesn’t make it any easier in the moment. This episode is all about addressing the lesser-known “hard truths” of the job search and talking about how to push through to the other side.The main themes we discuss: You don’t need to “feel confident” in order to be successfulThe harder your job search … the bette
6. Start here if you're preparing for a job interview
Welcome to the first crash course on interview prep! We’ll have many more of these in future episodes, but for today we’re answering 3 common questions: How do I know when I’m prepared enough?How do I stop myself from rambling? How can I feel more confident going into an interview?I’m sending you all the good vibes for your next job interview, you got this! Tell Me About Yourself (5 Minute Breakdo
5. 20 lessons I've learned from women
Happy International Women’s Day to all my bright, kind, impressive ladies. I’ve been feeling extra grateful for the women in my life recently, so I wanted to take this day to do a “love letter” to women inspired by the hundreds of women I’ve had the privilege of coaching. Read the full list of 50 lessons: https://marnies-coaching-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Submit questions for future episodes: https:/
4. Getting unstuck and/or making big decisions
This one is for you if you’re feeling uninspired in your career, or simply sitting on a big life decision. The tactics I talk about for finding fulfillment in your career are the same ones I talk about for decision-making, so we’re doing double duty today. In this episode, I dive into my 3 favorite “framing” tactics that will take you from overwhelmed by options and ~stressed~, to more clear on wh
3. Marnie's Full Career Story
If you have ever felt like your career “doesn’t make sense”, welcome to the club. <3 This is a full deep-dive on my own career path from graduating college to my current stage of entrepreneurship. I remember going through all of these chapters and feeling like I couldn’t piece the story together, but the dots really always do connect in retrospect.My favorite career planning assessment: https:/
2. Live Brainstorm: Job Interview Stories
Let’s talk about how to ~actually remember~ your professional stories, and which ones to share in your next job interview. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stumped, or confused about what makes something a “good” story … I got you. I cover all my go-to tips for picking stories, and then we dive into my 5 favorite “story themes”. Submit questions for future episodes: https://www.marnielemonik.com/p
1. Welcome to "Ask Marnie"
Submit your questions: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcastWelcome to "Ask Marnie"! This show is a longtime coming & I'm so glad you're here. In this quick intro episode, I give you a rundown on what to expect from the show. We'll be dropping new episodes every Sunday. <3 About Marnie:Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA who focuses on helping you identify and articulate your uni
